40 Acres Project

We honor the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who helped carry forward the vision and work of Martin Luther King Jr. and the broader movement for justice, dignity, and equal opportunity.

Rev. Jackson stood at the crossroads of faith, justice, and action. As a close collaborator of Martin Luther King Jr., he was present in some of the most defining moments of the movement, not just as a witness, but as an organizer, strategist, and moral force. He helped carry forward Dr. King’s call for economic justice, voting rights, labor dignity, and human equality long after the headlines faded and the cameras left.

From the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement to building national coalitions for political and economic inclusion, Rev. Jackson reminded us that progress requires both courage and participation. His voice pushed doors open and called people in.

Honoring his legacy means investing in the future, protecting civil rights, expanding access, building multiracial coalitions, and preparing the next generation to lead. The movement did not end with one era. It continues through what we choose to build next.
Rest in power Rev. Jesse Jackson